Jeanne Owen's Chili Con Carne
Recipe
- Title:
- Jeanne Owen's Chili Con Carne
- Categories:
- Chili, Beans
- Yield:
- 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 c Olive oil
- 1 ts Caraway seeds
- 3 lb Beef round,lean,1" cubes
- 2 ts Sesame seeds
- 2
- Onions,medium,finely chopped
- 1/2 ts Oregano,ground,pref. Mexican
- 3
- Garlic cloves,med,fine chop
- 3 tb Red chile,ground,hot-mild
- Salt
- 1 c Olives,green,pitted
- 4 c Water,boiling
- 2 cn Kidney beans(16oz ea)
Ingredients
- 1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan or 6-quart braising pan over medium
- heat. Add the beef cubes a few at a time, stirring to brown evenly. As they
- are browned, remove cubes to a plate and set aside, add more cubes to the
- pan. Continue the process, adding more oil if necessary, until all the meat
- is browned.~ 2. Add the onions to the pan and cook, stirring, for a few
- minutes, then add the garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.~ 3.
- Return the beef cubes to the pan, season with salt to taste, then add the
- boiling water, caraway and sesame seeds, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then
- lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.~ 4. Gradually stir in the
- ground chile, tasting until you achieve the degree of hotness and flavor
- that suits you palate.~ 5. Add the olives and simmer, covered, 1 hour
- longer.~ 6. Taste and adjust seasonings, the mix in the kidney beans and
- heat through.~
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